We Do Parties

Released in early 2013, We Do Parties serves as a potent distillation of Deerhoof's aesthetic during their prolific early 2010s period. As an EP, it functions less as a grand statement and more as a high-energy showcase of their technical prowess and whimsical songwriting. The recording captures the band's signature 'live in a room' energy, emphasizing the interplay between Greg Saunier's idiosyncratic, explosive drumming and the interlocking guitar work of John Dieterich and Ed Rodriguez. Satomi Matsuzaki's vocal delivery remains the band's secret weapon, providing a human, accessible core to compositions that frequently border on avant-garde noise. Critically, the EP was seen as a bridge between the more polished pop leanings of Breakup Song and the more experimental textures of their later work, maintaining their reputation as one of the most consistently inventive bands in the American indie rock landscape.